Human inventiveness is alive and well, judging by the entries to the win-a-trip-to-space competition. More than 2400 would-be astronauts entered, giving answers characterised by passion, ingenuity and not a little straw-clutching.
It is astonishing how much emotion the humble paper clip can provoke. Certainly it is a simple, practical design, and some people think civilisation would crumble without it. Post-it notes and Blu Tack are similarly lauded for keeping our lives in order. Other popular choices include the biro, for doing what it’s supposed to do cheaply and reliably, the PC and the internet for changing our lives so…
